US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 60754-1Elektra 9 60754-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Ruben BladesNothing But The Truth
Vinyl pressings
Nothing But The Truth
by Ruben Blades · 1988
12 pressings10 countriesSalsaLatinPop RockRock
Nothing But The Truth was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Nothing But The Truth
11 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 10 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 60754-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
Europe
March 25, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 960 754-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
R / S Alsdorf 960754-1-A ST-E-60754 A7 DMM -2 F Precision 1- 2 SP-GERRunout side A
R / S Alsdorf 960754-1-B ST-E-60754B DMM-2 Precision SP-GER 18 1- 2Runout side B
Argentina
1988- Label and catalog number
- Elektra ST-E-60754-A-SP
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Australia
1988- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 60754-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1988- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 96 07541
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Argentina | Elektra ST-E-60754-A-SPFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1988 | Australia | Elektra 60754-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Canada | Elektra 96 07541First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Colombia | Elektra 23(4031)00046First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Mexico | Elektra LWE-6726First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1988 | Peru | Elektra PN-ELK 0607541.2First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Spain | Elektra 960754-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | US | Elektra 60754-1 / Elektra 9 60754-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | US | Elektra 60754-1First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Venezuela | ELEKTRA 3230 / WEA 3230First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Europe | Elektra 960 754-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1989 | Spain | Manzana 960754-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1The Hit5:51
- A2I Can't Say3:46
- A3Hopes On Hold5:20
- A4The Miranda Syndrome4:52
- A5Letters To The Vatican5:01
- B1The Calm Before The Storm4:38
- B2In Salvador4:42
- B3The Letter3:26
- B4Chameleons5:51
- B5Ollie's Doo Wop2:35
- B6Shamed Into Love4:03
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Nothing But The Truth are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Nothing But The Truth are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1988 and 1989.
When was Nothing But The Truth first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in US, Europe, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is Elektra 60754-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Nothing But The Truth is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 60754-1, 960 754-1, ST-E-60754-A-SP, 96 07541) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Nothing But The Truth on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
